ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΗΣ ΑΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΥΘΥΝΗΣ

Lessons of Μedical Civil Liability Katerina Fountedaki, Professor of Civil Law, Faculty of Law, Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Greece Abstract: After an Introduction, indicating the fundamental parameters of medical civil liability in greek law and internationally, the book starts with the presentation of the legal provisions on the matter, with emphasis on the greek code of medical ethics. Furthermore the book examines the main topicsofmedicalliability,suchasthetreatmentcontract,themedicalactand its justification, the notion and criteria of medical malpractice, the questions concerning the patient’s informed consent and advance directives- living wills, questions on causation and damage. The book concludes with the presentation of the hospital’s liability and wrongful life/birth issues. ISBN 978-960-622-552-9 COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organisation. Enquiries concerning reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice. The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. makes no claim as to the comprehensiveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should therefore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. or the legal professionals contributing to this publication. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2018, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A.